AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF PLEA BARGAINING PROCEDURE IN NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION  1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE RESEARCHThere are certain key decisions that people who are being prosecuted have to make: one of the most important decisions is to plead guilty. It is „plea bargain‟ when the accused pleads guilty in return for an offer by the prosecution or when the sitting judge has … Read more

AN APPRAISAL OF MORTGAGE OF LANDED PROPERTY AS SECURITY FOR LOAN FROM BANKS IN NIGERIA

INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyThe Legal atmosphere in any given society affects business operation. Business strives well when business legislation are well defined and aimed at creating a favourable environment for business to thrive. These pieces of legislation will further national goals, stimulating the economy, conserving foreign exchange, enhancing competition among business entities, by prohibiting … Read more

AN APPRAISAL OF ALIENATION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

CHAPTER ONE  GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction The results of population pressure, urbanization and socio-economic growth have great social and economic impact on land issues in Nigeria.[1] This therefore makes people to move from rural to urban areas and therefore, congested urban areas are in need for expansion but land is too scarce.2 Hence, to acquire land … Read more

AN ANALYSIS OF UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES

AN ANALYSIS OF UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES: A CASE STUDY OF DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyAs the fear of the holocaust of a world war due to ideological differences subsides; as the cold war which has now and … Read more

A CRITIQUE OF THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL IN PROMOTING PEACE AND SECURITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 IntroductionThe International community continues to experience human suffering on a scale unparalleled in human history despite all efforts made at international, regional and sub-regional levels. This stems primarily from some complex and often prolonged conflicts which initiatives to address the peace, security and stability challenges by the United Nations (UN), the … Read more

AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICACY OF MINORITY PROTECTION UNDER NIGERIAN COMPANY LAW

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 IntroductionWhen a company is incorporated, it acquires legal personality and it becomes a separate legal entity different from the members of the company.[1]However, since the company is an artificial person, it can only act and function through natural persons. These persons may be members in general meeting or the board … Read more

AN ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONEGENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyIt is not exaggeration that despite the concept of victims of crimes in nigeria effort of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other bodies like the International Labour Organization (ILO) , there are still cases and reports of women and child trafficking in Nigeria. … Read more

A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF UNIFORM PERSONAL INCOME TAX SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF NIGERIAN FEDERALISM

CHAPTER ONE1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Nigeria operates a federal system of government under which system each tier of government has its legislative competence or functions conferred on it as the case may be.  It is significant to note that Federalism in Nigeria dates back to 1954 when the country which had hitherto been administered as a … Read more

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATORY REGIMES OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONEGENERAL INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyThe Petroleum Industry is currently the largest  critical analysis of the regulatory regimes of the petroleum industry in Nigeria and the major generator of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the country which accounts for 80% contribution to the Nigerian economy. Nigeria‟s budget in a fiscal year is largely sourced … Read more

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WIFES RIGHT TO MAINTENANCE IN ISLAMIC AND STATUTORY LAWS IN NIGERIA

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WIFES RIGHT TO MAINTENANCE IN ISLAMIC AND STATUTORY LAWS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ZARIA AND SABON-GARI COMMUNITIES OF KADUNA STATE. CHAPTER ONE 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1        Background to the Study The Study falls under English and Islamic family law, which is the basis of a tranquil mutual existence in … Read more

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